Things to be thankful for

Well, I confess I had a downer of a Thanksgiving but that was my choice entirely. My health problems had me in the doldrums and I just let myself wallow in self pity for a few days. I was really digging a hole for myself with great gusto too. "Why me?", "I can't do this anymore!", "I want to go to the show in TN!", "I want my life back!" and so it went, the cry of "I want, I want, I want!"

And even as a religous person, I couldn't see where this was all leading and while I still don't, I am finally coming to terms with it. I still cry when it hurts and I'm dreading the weekly debride session at the wound clinic, but I have a loving husband who is helping me, a job that I love and in a school that is willing to work with me and my medical schedule, and have students who are genuinely concerned for me. So while I may look back with sorrow at the 4 months lost to me I can look forward now to a future where I can once again create fired art and be pain free.

And I also realize just how good I have it. So I am putting my energy into community service for the holidays, turning my thoughts to others, which is the best medicine. And putting myself in the Lord's hands as well. I really do have so much to be thankful for, and I need to remember that each and every day. And I hope I can give back something to others who are less fortunate than myself. Because it is way too easy to give into self pity and that doesn't make one feel any better at all I've found. So I would encourage everyone who reads my blog to explore the real possibilities of the Holidays and live your life to the fullest with those you love and those who are in need.

Merry Christmas to all and I hope soon to have some photos of new art pieces!

Cheryl